Sign up now for IH Teachers Online Conference 2014
The sixth IH Teachers Online Conference will take place on Friday May 9th 2014. There are five themed hours of ten minute talks; 25 members of the IH network will present on topics from Techniques and Tools to Younger Learners. Sign up soon as the conference is completely free and open to everyone but has […]
Changes to Cambridge English: Advanced, Cambridge English
If you are teaching Cambrdige exams check the webinar below which focuses on the revised versions of FCE, CAE and Cambridge English: First for Schools, which go live in 2015. It is aimed at teachers who are preparing candidates for these exams. The presenters will concentrate on the formats and timings of the exam in […]
Get feedback on your writing in seconds!
Do your students want more writing practice? Check out this great free (still…) tool. Students can choose a task, write and the tool provides feedback in seconds. By using Write & Improve, they are not only improving their Englishthey are also contributing to a valuable research project that will benefit English learners around the world.
8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language
Teaching Academic English and looking for some ideas? Check out Edutopia’s article below and the links included, some interesting ideas to integrate into next term’s classes. Happy teaching!
Angela Lee Duckworth: The key to success? Grit
As Dweck already mentioned, being successful does not depend on your innate talent or IQ and Duckworth takes it a step further: it’s all about “grit”… Well-worth watching and food for thought for us teachers!
25 Attention grabbing tips for the classroom
Whether you’re a new or experienced teacher, strategies for getting student attention are an important part of your classroom-management toolkit. In this guide you’ll find 25 tips for quieting a noisy class. Maybe you want pick one to experiment with after the Easter break…? Happy managing!
What Does the World Eat for Breakfast?
Teaching food this week? This would make a fabulous intro for the topic! Write up some questions, and get students to describe their favourite breakfast or their local lunch! Happy watching!
Newsala – help build learners comprehension skills
Newsela is an innovative way for students to build reading comprehension with non-fiction. It provides a wide variety of relevant news articles on topics such as health, war, science, art etc. Register now for free!
Free online IELTS preparation
If you are looking into taking IELTS in the future or are teaching IELTS, check out the site below to get some inspiration and ideas about what to focus on when preparing for the IELTS exam. Happy IELTS-ing!
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